The volunteer ambulance will use the federal funding to buy a LIFEPAK 15 heart monitor and defibrillator as well as two automated external defibrillators.

Julie Sherwood

Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance in Yates County will receive $40,945 in federal funds to buy new life-saving medical equipment, U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced Thursday.The volunteer ambulance will use the federal funding to buy a LIFEPAK 15 heart monitor and defibrillator as well as two automated external defibrillators. The tools help people who have suffered a heart attack and have other heart-related medical troubles needing emergency care.Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance provides various levels of care that include emergency medical services and critical emergency care. The ambulance service also loans medical equipment including crutches, walkers and wheelchairs free-of-charge to residents.The funding is through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.The grants are awarded on a competitive basis to the applicants that most closely address the program's priorities and demonstrate financial need. More information on the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is at http://www.fema.gov/firegrants.